Arcon Housing will join Bolton at Home from April and deliver much-needed affordable homes in the North West. The move has been given final Board approval by both organisations following a period of consultation with tenants and other stakeholders. It sees Arcon become a subsidiary of the Bolton at Home Limited Group and the new partnership will help to deliver 1,400 new homes by 2023.

We have begun welcoming our first residents of our new development of 21 shared ownership homes in Westhoughton.

Our Park Grove development of two and three-bedroom homes is located off Cricketers Way and being marketed through our shared ownership brand Stonecross Homes.

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A major new campaign to encourage smokers in Greater Manchester to quit is to be launched on National No Smoking Day (13 March).

The new ‘exsmoker’ campaign centres on the real life experiences of former smokers from across Greater Manchester, providing a positive message that you can stop smoking.

While reminding smokers of the serious health impacts of tobacco, the focus is more on the personal benefits of quitting, as experienced by these local residents.

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The first ever Food Poverty Action Plan for Greater Manchester was launched on Monday 4 March. Coordinated by Greater Manchester Poverty Action (GMPA), the Action Plan has been co-produced during the last 12 months by over 100 organisations, including Bolton at Home, from across the public, private and voluntary and community sectors, as well as individuals with experience of poverty. The aim is to end the scourge of food poverty in Greater Manchester.
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Housing associations Bolton at Home and Irwell Valley Homes, and developer and contractor Watson Homes, have submitted plans to build 118 new affordable homes on the fringes of Bolton town centre.

With funding from Homes England, the development will be delivered to meet demand for high quality affordable homes in the area.

Some of Bolton’s most inspiring volunteers and community champions have been recognised in Bolton at Home’s annual Stars of the community awards.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2019-02-25T17:00:00Z
A reminder that from April 2019, and where it is appropriate, we will require some customers to pay an increased estate maintenance charge and some to pay a new service charge to cover the cost of lighting in communal areas. We first wrote to customers between 12 and 17 November 2018 to explain plans to introduce some further charges and to get feedback on the impact this might have. We tailored the letters to people’s circumstances and properties. We are now sending out annual letters that will confirm precisely what you will pay for your rent and for any service charges from April 2019 to March 2020. This Q&A explains more.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2019-02-13T17:00:00Z
Crompton, Halliwell and Tonge with the Haulgh in Bolton has been officially recognised as an age-friendly neighbourhood by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.
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Bolton’s housing leaders pledged to work together to increase the supply and choice of affordable homes as they unveiled a new shared ownership development in Westhoughton.

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A new community wellbeing project launched in Bolton has been praised after winning a top health award.

The ‘Peer Navigators’ project has seen us employ Bolton at Home tenants to work in their community, helping neighbours access support to make positive changes and live healthier lives.

You can now make your nomination for our Stars of the community awards. Do you know an individual or a group who has made a difference in their community? Or who has gone out of their way to help others?

We are changing our approach to our seasonal publications. This includes making Door to Door a digital publication and introducing a tailored newsletter for customers who live in Bolton at Home sheltered and extra care housing. This Q&A explains what we’re doing and why.

Bolton at Home employees have raised £4,500 for Bolton Hospice. Throughout the year, employees give donations for sweets and snacks stocked by colleagues.

Representatives from Bolton at Home visited the hospice to hand over this year’s donation and get an insight into how it will help fund the care it provides.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2018-11-15T19:00:00Z
There was a large fire overnight in a warehouse in Little Hulton (Thursday 15 November), which has affected the area.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2018-11-12T11:00:00Z
From April 2019, and where it is appropriate, we will require some customers to pay an increased estate maintenance charge and some to pay a new service charge to cover the cost of lighting in communal areas. We are writing to customers this week (12 - 17 November) to explain these plans to introduce some further charges and to get feedback on the impact this might have. We are tailoring the letters to people’s circumstances and properties. This Q&A explains more.
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Bolton at Home has been officially recognised as a Living Wage employer at an event marking the start of Living Wage Week.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, presented us with an award at Manchester’s National Football Museum today (5 November).

Motiv8, a Greater Manchester programme to help people overcome barriers to get back on track, has won the ‘Care and Support Provider of the Year’ category at this year’s national, prestigious 24 Housing Awards for the work they do to support people across Greater Manchester.

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The Government recently issued a consultation document on social housing, which seeks views on making sure that social housing provides safe and secure homes that help people get on with their lives: https://bit.ly/2RLihkU.

Bolton at Home would like to find out your views on some of the questions contained within the consultation. Please follow this link to take part in a survey: https://bit.ly/2OoAHtF.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2018-10-11T10:00:00Z
Communities across Bolton will help make the town shine when the inaugural Bolton Light Festival begins later this month. The festival is a new event for the town and has been developed from the lantern parade that formed part of the Bolton Christmas lights switch-on last year.
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Bolton at Home has made an offer to Arcon Housing Group to join them in a group structure, which Arcon Housing Group has accepted. Both parties are now looking to make that a reality as it will support their joint plans to increase housing supply in the north-west.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2018-08-31T01:00:00Z

Today (31 August 2018) is Starts at Home Day. Led by the National Housing Federation and supported by housing providers throughout the country, this campaign celebrates how supported housing schemes and floating services help hundreds of thousands of people to regain their independence and grow in confidence.

Motiv8, a Greater Manchester programme to help people overcome barriers to get back on track, has been declared a winner in this year’s prestigious Housing Heroes Awards for the work they do to support people across Greater Manchester.

Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of our Working Wardrobe initiative today and for your continued support.

We have set-up Working Wardrobe to help interviewees make an effective impression in job interviews, as part of our commitment to help customers find employment.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2018-06-14T10:00:00Z
As we are sure you are aware, today (Thursday 14 June) marks a year since the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. It is a day to remember those who lost their lives and hear the voices of survivors.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2018-06-08T12:00:00Z
Please give us your thoughts on local standards, through a survey, click here, and you could win £100 in Love2shop vouchers. Read on for more details.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2018-06-07T16:00:00Z
We have signed up to a new national campaign to help tackle domestic abuse in local communities.

The Make a Stand campaign centres around a pledge, which has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Housing in partnership with Women’s Aid and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA).

Social housing tenants from across the country have travelled to the House of Commons to meet MPs about Benefit to Society. The campaign aims to change public perceptions about who lives in social housing.

We held our annual Stars of the community awards on Thursday evening (22 February) as a massive thanks to customer groups, individual volunteers and staff members who have been outstanding in supporting communities over this last year.

See if our plasterer and Elvis impersonator Darren Leonard was left all shook-up by Channel 4's Extreme Cake Makers at 5.30pm on Tuesday 20 February.

Darren has raised well over £80k for Rebeun’s Retreat to-date. Whilst Darren modestly tells us he hasn’t done all this on his lonesome, he’s a genuine star in our eyes and the charity wanted to recognise his efforts and dedication with a special cake and surprise.

We're very proud to be shortlisted for the annual Tpas Awards 2018 North region, in the following categories...

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-12-22T14:00:00Z
We know of a letter received by a resident that begins by saying an item of mail intended for a previous tenant is due to be delivered at the address. It goes on to ask for personal information and a preferred method of forwarding the mail. This letter was not sent by Bolton at Home, it appears to be fraudulent and we have reported the matter to Action Fraud. It does not appear to be widespread, but if you receive something similar please get in touch with us on 01204 328000. Stay safe.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-12-21T17:00:00Z
In a recent survey, more than 90% of tenants said the media portrays a negative stereotype of the people living in social housing. We know these unfair and untrue stereotypes have a real impact on individuals and communities. So it’s time to show real people’s true stories.
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“I’ll wear my best tracksuit to the interview,” I heard one of our customers saying.

We come across this a lot at Bolton at Home. It’s not that our customers aren’t job-ready, it’s just that they’re not interview-ready.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-11-24T08:00:00Z
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international initiative to end violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-11-22T12:00:00Z
A partnership of Greater Manchester housing providers, charities and social investors have been selected to deliver a Government-funded programme worth up to £1.8m that will help around 200 rough sleepers in Greater Manchester start a new life off the streets.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-11-20T17:00:00Z
We're proud to have won the Health and Wellbeing category of the National Housing Federation's Community Impact Awards. Thanks if you voted.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-11-20T08:00:00Z

Bolton at Home and a number of partners have teamed up for The Great Bolton Gift Appeal, which helps ensure those children/teens that may otherwise not receive a gift this Christmas are not left empty-handed this festive season. We’re asking generous Christmas shoppers to help by donating to the appeal using one of our multiple collection bins dotted around Bolton. This article covers all the details on how you can contribute to the appeal and make a child’s Christmas.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-11-08T16:00:00Z
Bolton at Home welcomes the increase in pay rates announced by the Living Wage Foundation as part of this Living Wage Week (5 – 11 November).
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The Autumn 2017 edition of our Door to Door newsletter is now available. See what's included in the latest issue and download a digital copy.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-10-16T08:00:00Z
From April 2018 we’ll be introducing a service charge, an average of 84p per week, to go towards estate maintenance costs. Please don’t worry- rents will go down by a similar amount at the same time so there should be little or no difference in what you’ll pay.

Here are some answers to questions you may have about it, and the opportunity to tell us your views on how it may affect you.

Congratulations to members of Dramatic Action and everyone they worked with on last year’s Let’s Remember poppy making project. In partnership with us, they have been shortlisted for the Community Impact Awards in the health and wellbeing category. The awards are run by the National Housing Federation.

Are you frustrated with how the media depicts social housing properties and tenants on their programmes and in their publications?

Lynne Jones is one of our tenants who joined with others across the country to inspire a new guide for people who work in the media. Read her blog post here.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-09-14T20:00:00Z
Social housing tenants frustrated by negative stereotypes have inspired a unique guide for media workers called Fair Press for Tenants. It seeks to challenge misrepresentations by describing the impact of poor reporting and providing an alternative way to approach covering stories about social housing.
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We're delighted to announce Act Out’s debut film One Day at a Time.

The film was written by, and stars, members of the community theatre group Act Out, who meet weekly at the Octagon Theatre, supported by Bolton at Home, the Octagon Theatre and later Stone Soup. You can watch it here.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-06-16T12:00:00Z
We want to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the tragic incident at Grenfell Tower in London. Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and families who have seen their homes destroyed.

We can reassure you all that incidents of this scale involving people’s homes are very rare and we also want to let you know what we're doing to ensure our customers remain safe in their homes and to advise of the support available if you have any particular concerns.

Congratulations to Abbie Murphy, named ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the Direct Work Forum’s 2017 annual awards.

It’s well deserved recognition for our UCAN centre apprentice who's based at Tonge Moor and helps customers get the support they need.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-05-31T10:00:00Z
In the run-up to the General Election on 8 June, we’re part of a campaign called ‘working together for great homes’. Led by the National Housing Federation, housing associations across the country are calling for the next Government to make investing in housing a priority.

Here’s a local picture of the key issues being discussed with politicians nationally.

On Thursday 18 May, Cllr Noel Spencer was joined alongside Bolton at Home’s Chief Executive Jon Lord and Noel Sharpe, Bolton at Home’s Director of Customer and Place, cut the ribbon to officially open the New Bury UCAN Centre and Storehouse pantry at their new premises in George St, New Bury.

On behalf of the Greater Manchester Housing Providers (GMHP), congratulations on winning the election and becoming the first Mayor of Greater Manchester. You have a unique opportunity to end the region’s housing crisis and a critical role to play in transforming Greater Manchester for future generations.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-03-17T08:00:00Z
Following on from last week's blog post from our apprentice Kelly Shepherdson, her manager, Paula Whylie shares her story on Kelly's progress.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-03-15T11:00:00Z
We're calling for the public and businesses to help us support 100 local families grow their own food, as part of tackling the growing problem of food poverty.

Kelly Shepherdson, a Bolton at Home employee has recently changed her job to become an apprentice at 32 years old within our Learning & Development Team. Here she tells us her story....

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2017-02-28T08:00:00Z
We're campaigning for Greater Manchester’s first ever Metro Mayor to prioritise housing and deliver the affordable homes local people have said their area desperately needs.

We're partnering the National Housing Federation to push housing to the top of the political agenda ahead of the mayoral election on Thursday 4 May.

On Thursday 23 February we held our 11th annual Stars of the community awards evening. Once again it was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the fantastic efforts and achievements of people who’ve worked to make a difference in our communities.

On Wednesday 1 February our Breightmet UCAN Centre team held an open morning to show local people how we can help with job searching, training, money advice and more.

Visitors to our centre on New Lane also enjoyed a range of activities on the day that included hand massages, glitter tattoos, valentines craft sessions and seed bombs for creating new vegetation.

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You may have seen news of the government’s housing white paper, which sets out plans to reform the housing market and boost the supply of new homes in England. To read it together with supporting information, click here.

Have you been abused or threatened because of your race, nationality, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, lifestyle or the way you dress?

These are ‘hate crimes’. Please don’t accept or ignore them. We can help ...

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If you reported a repair to us online between last Friday 20 January and 1pm Monday 24 January, please phone us on 01204 328000 so we can make sure your report is logged with us.

Our repair reporting tool wasn’t working properly and reports didn’t come through to us during this time. The system is now working fine again.

Sorry for any inconvenience and thanks for your patience.

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Read the latest edition of Door to Door Winter 2016/7.
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Melodramatics is a diverse group of women from the New Bury area in Farnworth. The group is run by the Bolton at Home and Octagon theatre partnership. We started out as a women's group and discovered that we enjoyed doing drama the most out of all the creative arts we explored.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-11-21T12:00:00ZWhen was the last time you saved on your energy bills? Worried about the costs of staying warm through winter?

A few minutes at one of our money saving drop-in sessions could leave you with much more in your pocket.

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We'll be hosting Stars of the community awards on Thursday 23 February 2017 and are looking to fund this year's awards ceremony entirely through external sponsorship.

This is where we need your help. We’re looking for FREE entertainment on the night!

Well done to the community groups who teamed-up and decorated parts of Bolton Town Hall with a wall of poppies for the Remembrance Sunday service.

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Thanks if you’ve already taken part in this. If not, and before the deadline closes this Friday (18 November), please take a few minutes to vote for local projects in the running for community funding from Aviva.
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We’re again joining forces with Bolton Lions, BWFC, Urban Outreach, Bolton Lads & Girls Club, The Bolton News, Asda and Middlebrook, to collect and distribute toys for local children this Christmas.
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Are you a tenant living in or around Westhoughton? Want to lower your bills, get on top of debts or maximise your income?

Our new money advice drop-in at the brand new Westhoughton Business Hub starts tomorrow, and runs every other Friday, from 9.30am to 12 noon.

Starts with you is a brand new social enterprise based in Bolton, and is part of Bolton at Home.

It has been established to deliver a wide range of services including employment, family and personal support, community research, and environmental and cleaning services.

Starts with you aims to ...

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The Benefit Cap is a limit on your total amount of benefits if you’re aged 16 to 64.

From 7 November, the maximum you can receive in a year will reduce from ...

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-08-30T08:00:00Z
As of 1 September 2016 our Bolton at Home App will no longer be available.

Greater Manchester is to benefit from £9.7m over the next three years to tackle poverty and improve people’s skills and health to help them back into employment and training.

The money from the Big Lottery Fund and European Social Fund’s Building Better Opportunities project has been awarded to Manchester Athena’s Motiv8 programme which will be delivered by five housing providers across the region.

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Housing officers that were based at our UCAN centres in Deane, New Bury, Johnson Fold and Tonge Moor have moved to our Valley House office.

Now you can phone the same 01204 328000 number for housing enquiries as you would do for general enquiries or repairs. You can also access a range of tenancy information and services on our website. Click here for contact details of different services.

Carlene Evans, from Farnworth, will become the first woman with a disability from the ‘western world’ to carry out mission work at a children’s orphanage and disability centre in Malawi.

Carlene is a welfare officer at The Well on Trafford Street and a board member at Bolton at Home. As a volunteer with Passion For Jesus (PFJ), she will spend the next 10 days working to make a difference to the lives of children and families in Blantyre.

Our work programme to get people paid jobs with our organisational partners is a finalist in the 2016 Responsible Business Awards, the UK’s longest running and most prestigious awards championing responsible business.

We’ll now compete with McKinsey and Company, PwC and the Waites Group for overall winner in the category of ‘employment for excluded groups’.

Congratulations to all involved at Xplode Magazine, who work across the UK assisting 12 to 22 year olds with their employability skills. They’ve been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

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This Dementia Awareness Week (15 to 21 May), we've launched plans to help more people affected by the illness.
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If you’re on a low income and struggling to make ends meet, it can be tempting to use a doorstep lender who promises to give you the cash you need quickly, without any credit checks. But falling foul of these illegal money lenders can make your life a misery. Often, the interest they charge ends up spiralling out of control and they’ll make threats of violence if repayments are missed. There is another way...
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We’re delighted to announce the following youngsters from local football clubs will line-up with captains John McGinlay and Tony ‘Zico’ Kelly, and an array of former players and Bolton celebrities, for the end of season fundraiser this Saturday at The Macron Stadium.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-05-09T13:00:00ZAt the beginning of the year nine major banks announced the launch of fee-free basic bank accounts. The basic accounts are available to you if ...
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Swap to paying your rent by direct debit and you’ll get to choose which day of the month you pay, from the 1st to the 28th, whichever suits your circumstances best. You can also pay weekly by direct debit, on a Friday.

We recently caught up with 80-year-old Walter Dolphin – one of our residents from Breightmet, granddad of five and a star of the BBC’s hit programme, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. If you missed it in January, this two-part special sought to transform The Palais de Danse (the former Ikon and Ritzy nightclub on Bridge Street) into its dance hall heyday of the 50s and 60s, and get Bolton people dancing again.

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Domestic abuse is any type of threatening, controlling or violent behaviour between people in a close relationship. It isn’t just physical violence either - it can be any form of emotional, sexual, financial or psychological abuse. Though it's generally thought to be underreported, statistics say that for every three victims of domestic abuse, two will be female and one will be male.

Here, we highlight one man’s experience of domestic abuse and how we were able to help him.

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Since April 2015 our Money Advice Service has generated a total of £1,494,382 in financial gains for Bolton at Home customers. Can we help you?
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More welfare changes are coming into force. Here’s a round-up of the latest developments and how you could be affected if you claim benefits.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-04-19T09:00:00Z

We've been shortlisted for Business in the Community’s Responsible Business Awards in the ‘employment for excluded groups’ category.

We ask our partners and suppliers, as part of their contracts, to create jobs, work experience or training opportunities for the long-term unemployed on Bolton’s estates who need extra help to get into work.

Bolton Wanderers players will wear shirts carrying our logo as they take on Middlesborough at The Macron Stadium this Saturday (16 April).

The club and its community trust are making the game their annual community match fixture, recognising their partnership with us, and they’ve donated 1,500 tickets to our customers engaged in neighbourhood services and active in their communities.

Vintage tea parties are being held to mark the start of a new partnership between residents at four of Bolton’s supported housing sites.

Four Seasons Unite is a new residents’ group that will represent those living at Bolton at Home’s four ‘extra care’ sites at Merton in Deane, Eldon St in Tonge, and Maxton House and Campbell House in Farnworth.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-03-17T14:00:00Z
Gaynor Cox, Housing Arts Officer, has written our latest blog post and you can read it here: http://bit.ly/1pq3XyR

Gaynor explains how we’ve brought the Breightmet community closer together, through a shared interest in food recipes and growing, as part of a wider network of projects.

You can subscribe to our blog and receive email notifications of latest posts.

You can now come to see us between 9.30am – 12.30pm every Monday at Valley House for help to deal with debt, save money and know where you stand with benefits. We can also check if you’re entitled to anything you’re not already claiming.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-03-15T08:00:00Z
We have written to all Bolton at Home tenants regarding a potential fault with the Wolseley heaters that may have been supplied whilst heating repairs have been carried out.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-03-11T15:00:00Z
Get involved in an Easter event on the Oldhams estate and this year’s Astley Bridge Festival.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-03-04T08:00:00Z
Staff and customers of Bolton at Home are in the running for awards that recognise excellent and pioneering work in social housing and people who've made a significant difference to communities.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-02-26T08:00:00ZWinter gritting to paths around our properties is delivered by Glendale, our grounds maintenance provider.

The service policy identifies 15 sites across our neighbourhoods as ‘red’, which gives highest priority to areas where vulnerable tenants live and rely on footpaths not maintained by the authority for highways.

Our New Bury UCAN Centre on George St has become the latest community venue in Bolton where victims or witnesses of hate crime can report incidents in confidence.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-02-04T08:00:00Z"Out of control, lost, scared and frightened that I'd never be myself again. What if this was me forever?"

In support of Time to Talk Day (February 4), our Learning and Development Manager Paula Whylie shares what it can be like to live with anxiety and depression.

Staff members from Careline took on a series of physical challenges to raise more than £750 for the Breast Unit at The Royal Bolton Hospital, after one of their colleagues was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Kearsley Youth Brass Band had a busy run up to Christmas, playing in a number of venues, including 11 pubs and clubs on their Carols in the Pubs tour.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-01-08T08:00:00Z
Thanks to everyone who helped us support two successful Christmas appeals and make it a happier holiday for many people and families in Bolton.
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Granada News aired a special report paying tribute to the Tonge Moor On Your Own Club over Christmas.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2016-01-08T08:00:00Z
Bolton Council has approved plans to transform a derelict meadow behind Mossfield Road, Ash Road and Queensway into a community-friendly green space, which will include fruit trees, picnic spaces, play area and sculptures.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-12-22T08:00:00Z
The true meaning of Christmas is alive and well in Bolton as volunteers prepare to spread festive cheer to people who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.

A group of five volunteers from the Fusion Centre, at Connaught Square in Tonge Moor, will use their Christmas Day to prepare and serve a sit-down meal to around 20 members of the community experiencing social isolation over the festive period.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-12-21T08:00:00Z
We invite construction, general building and roofing contractors in Bolton to find out how they can secure more work with the town’s housing associations, as we host three Meet the Buyer events for our new construction framework in early January 2016.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-12-17T08:00:00Z
We run computer workshops at our Tonge Moor UCAN Centre on Tonge Moor Road in partnership with local mental health charity, Bolton Steps. It's called the 'Fix it' project. Volunteers fix and recycle donated computers, learning new skills. It means you can buy PCs from £50 and laptops from £70, at the UCAN centre on Tuesday afternoons.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-12-16T08:00:00Z

Competition winning posters created by graphic design students from the University of Bolton will be used as part of a nationwide campaign to tackle loan sharks.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-12-07T08:00:00Z
Tonge with the Haulgh residents are being invited to get into the festive spirit at a free Christmas Carol sing-a-long event.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-12-04T08:00:00Z

Some of Bolton’s most outstanding local volunteers and community champions have had their achievements recognised at a prestigious ceremony held at the Macron Stadium on Thursday (December 3).

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-11-30T08:00:00Z
We've joined forces with Bolton University, Bolton Council, The England Illegal Money Lending Team and Greater Manchester Police to tackle illegal money lending.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-11-25T08:00:00Z
We've joined forces with Bolton Council, Paws for Kids, Fortalice and local voluntary groups YES Matters and Arts for You to mark ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’ through a series of exhibitions and events.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-11-20T08:00:00Z

Did you know that as many as one in four people with mental health issues live on their own and can experience social isolation? The St George’s Centre, which has been running since 1977, addresses this by providing friendship, support and stability in a therapeutic and caring environment.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-11-18T08:00:00ZWe're calling for people to unite against illegal money lending in Bolton.

We're holding a loan shark awareness event on Monday 23 November and urge representatives to get involved and find out what they can do to help.

We’re delighted that a father and son team has found employment working for our partner Glendale, who we appointed to maintain all the green spaces and around 14,500 trees across our estates.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-11-02T08:00:00Z
The RSPCA run a Community Animal Welfare Footprints award scheme to recognise organisations who show good practice in relation to animal welfare.

We’ve got a bronze award for meeting a range of criteria. This includes giving you guidance on keeping pets, clarifying owners’ responsibilities, managing complaints across animal welfare and nuisance, and banning business-related breeding in our properties.

This is the average amount that we’ve saved 150 customers, so far, through our ongoing energy and money saving campaign.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-21T08:00:00Z
We can now offer you a greater choice of when to pay your rent with direct debit. Choose a day of the month from the 1st to the 28th that best suits your circumstances. We also offer a weekly direct debit, payable on Fridays.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-20T08:00:00Z

A ground breaking alternative to food banks, giving greater choice to more people in need of food assistance, has opened in Johnson Fold.

The Storehouse Pantry was officially opened by the Mayor of Bolton, Councillor Carole Swarbrick, and blessed by the Right Reverend Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton, on Tuesday (20 October).

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-19T08:00:00ZA new venture intended to be an alternative to food banks is launching in Johnson Fold on Tuesday (October 20).
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-19T08:00:00Z
Do you know that you may be able to protect your contents for the price of a loaf of bread?
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-16T08:00:00ZDid you know that this week’s been National Hate Crime Awareness Week? We take hate crime very seriously. We support victims and take strong action against offenders.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-16T08:00:00Z

Our world is increasingly diverse. This is reflected in our communities and we’re committed to represent and support everyone who lives in them.

So we’re pleased to support Bolton Pride – Bolton’s first ever lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) festival, which takes place between 16 - 18 October.

Two of our employees have been recognised by the housing industry for their ‘inspiring’ work to help others.

Val Hulme and Kerry Gunshon have been shortlisted for awards at the annual Women in Housing Awards, which take place in Manchester next week.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-12T08:00:00Z
Bolton’s credit union Hoot will this week celebrate a decade of helping borrowers and savers in the town by setting out its expansion plans for the next 10 years.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-10-02T08:00:00Z

Getting more people in Bolton to “connect” with food could help stop the flow of people into food poverty, according to experts at a public debate on the subject.

A group of amateur performers has taken to the stage for the first time to raise awareness about domestic abuse and violence through a powerful theatre show.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-09-18T08:00:00Z
A public debate about food and nutrition in Bolton will be broadcast live from the town centre next week.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-09-15T08:00:00ZWe’re supporting a free event on Wednesday (16 September) to raise awareness of what Bolton has to offer for people aged over 50.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-09-11T08:00:00ZWhat is it?

'Who Cares... About Our Food?' Is a public conversation around the key role food must play in tackling some of today’s greatest social, economic and environmental challenges.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-08-26T08:00:00Z
The latest episode of Jon Lords video blog with Dave Bagley of Urban Outreach is now live; It's Not Rocket Science: Episode 3 "Post Budget and the world has changed"
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-08-21T08:00:00Z
A BBQ being held at The Fusion Centre in Tonge Moor has been given a boost after receiving an unexpected donation from members of the community.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-08-13T08:00:00Z

A four-year-old girl has been hailed a hero after raising the alarm when her mum suffered a potentially fatal epileptic fit.

Families in Breighmet came together for a week of community and environmental events.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-07-15T08:00:00Z
There are people from disrepair claim companies who work on our estates.

These people represent claim handlers or solicitors. Their aim is to make money – usually up to £500 per referral (whether or not the claim is real). They may tell you that your home is in need of repair and encourage you to put in a claim against us.

We want you to be aware of them, what happens if you claim and how it affects us.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-06-29T08:00:00Z
If you’re a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person living in Bolton, a new survey is asking for your views on community safety and whether you’ve experienced hate crime or discrimination.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-06-16T08:00:00Z

We teamed up with Bolton College and took part in the Six Book Challenge national reading initiative to support adult literacy.

We’ve learned that it can be harder for men to make and benefit from social networks. So, supported by Warburtons, we’re pleased to be running a local branch of the global movement, Men in Sheds.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-06-01T08:00:00ZWashacre FM has made a welcome return to our local airwaves this morning and will run until Sunday 7 June. Listen on 87.7FM.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-20T08:00:00Z

Queen Anne FC have won the Bolton at Home Sunday League Open Cup final in a nail-biting clash against Farnworth United at Bolton’s Macron Stadium.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-19T08:00:00Z
One of our housing developments has been crowned the best social or affordable new housing development in the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) awards 2015.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-15T08:00:00Z

Residents across Bolton have taken part in one of six community clean-ups organised by Bolton at Home as part of national Give and Gain Day.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-14T08:00:00Z
We have recently put in a bid with Aviva Community Fund for funding for the BL15 (Bolton Lunches) project which we’re running again this year with our partner Urban Outreach.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-13T08:00:00Z
We’re rolling out new ways to help people get online in north Bolton, with a brand new internet café and computer workshops.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-11T08:00:00Z
Local people, hikers and historians will come together on Sunday 17 May for the third annual Tonge Trail nature walk in celebration of local history and green spaces across Tonge with the Haulgh.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-08T08:00:00Z
Organisers of the Bolton at Home Sunday League are hoping for another bumper crowd next Sunday when the Macron Stadium plays host to the Open Cup Final.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-07T08:00:00Z
Here’s where you can go to use a computer and the internet, free and with support if you need it.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-05-05T08:00:00Z
Did you know we have our very own team of CSIs? They are Customer Service Inspectors, aka volunteers who investigate, in forensic detail, the services you receive.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-30T08:00:00Z
A person might be mistreated in a number of ways. Abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial or institutional. There’s also neglect and discrimination.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-30T08:00:00Z
We’re really pleased to report that following a survey of our residents we’ve been able to remove CCTV cameras from two of our estates: Hall i’ th’ Wood and Great Lever. There was an overwhelming feeling that there’s no longer a need for them – and that’s a great sign.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-29T08:00:00Z
Put Sunday 17 May in your diary!
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-29T08:00:00Z

Our Debt and Money Advice Service offers free and confidential support to help you tackle debts, manage your budget and find benefits or other payments you may be entitled to.

Hoot is moving from its current location on Ashburner St to an exciting new venture in Victoria Square, in partnership with Age UK and Bolton Council.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-23T08:00:00Z
Here’s the work we’ve completed between April 2011 and December 2014, and our targets for delivery by March 2016.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-21T08:00:00Z
Take part in the world’s annual celebration of reading and books this Thursday (23 April) with our Tonge Moor UCAN Centre and Bolton’s Library and Museum Service.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-08T08:00:00Z
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a way to learn new things, make friends and have fun if you’re over 55 and no longer in fulltime work.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-07T08:00:00Z
Residents are invited to a free event on Saturday (11 April) that will see part of the town centre flooded in light, colour and sound in a show inspired by Bolton Museum’s Egyptology collection.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-04-01T08:00:00Z

Two teenagers who have turned their lives around have met one of their footballing heroes in recognition of their hard work.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-03-26T08:00:00Z
Residents in Tonge Moor are in for a frozen treat on Saturday with the launch of the Fusion Centre’s new Cinema Club, milkshake bar and internet cafe.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-03-24T08:00:00Z

Bolton Wanderers will carry our logo on the front of their shirts for the upcoming match against Blackpool at Macron Stadium.

We brought together local residents, business owners and political figures in a live-filmed debate to understand the reasons why more than a third of people in Bolton did not vote in the last general election.

It's not every day you get the chance to sit on the famous BBC News sofa, see a sport studio broadcast to the world and pretend you’re a button-pressing, chair-swinging judge on The Voice. But that’s what the BBC Outreach Team did for the cast of our soon-to-be-launched Stanger Danger Film.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-01-27T17:00:00Zhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-01-25T08:00:00Z“I live with my husband and baby daughter and my family live nearby. Just after I moved into my house a man across the street started shouting at me and saying things when I walked down my street. My English isn’t good enough to understand what he is saying but he is shouting."
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-01-23T08:00:00Z
We’ve appointed national green services provider Glendale to deliver our grounds and tree maintenance services.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-01-13T17:00:00Z
This Christmas many of us will be introduced to, or be re-acquainted with, the ups and downs of property construction, ownership, and speculation when we open up our Monopoly set. No better insight into the challenges, pitfalls, and potential profits of housing development has been created. In Monopoly-world, despite all those softer Community Chest incentives on offer, victory is bestowed on the most ruthless competitor. Ultimately it is money in the bank rather than your public spirit that is the key to success.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-01-05T08:00:00Z

There is a housing crisis in Britain. After the last general election money for housing was cut by 60%. The simple solution is to build more homes in the right place at the right price. We need to get our message out there in front of the people making the decisions on housing.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2015-01-01T08:00:00ZCold weather can be dangerous. Even in a normal winter over 25,000 people die as a result of the cold weather.

Cold weather can cause mild hypothermia. This increases the risks of some illnesses such as heart attacks, strokes and respiratory diseases. It can also make people more likely to slip or fall.

We’re putting up new fencing for hundreds of households. In Johnson Fold, we have four heroic local fencers helping us to finish 335 houses by next spring.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-12-23T08:00:00Z
Here’s the work we’ve completed between April 2011 and September 2014, and our latest targets for delivery by March 2016.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-12-23T08:00:00Z
Each year we survey customers to measure how you feel about our services and use your guidance to improve what we offer you.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-12-23T08:00:00Z

We’ve transformed an empty shop unit into a community project that offers free clothing to those in need.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-11-25T08:00:00ZWe're giving Breightmet residents a chance to showcase their artistic talents at the I Heart Handmade Craft Fair and Open Day.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-11-24T08:00:00Z
We're joining forces with Bolton Council, Paws for Kids, Fortalice and local voluntary and community groups YES Matters and Arts for You to mark '16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence' through a series of exhibitions and events.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-11-21T08:00:00Z
We’re joining forces with Asda stores in Bolton tomorrow (Saturday 22 November) to support Bolton’s food bank Storehouse. Volunteers will be out between 10am and 4pm asking shoppers to donate a tin or two to help people in need.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-11-14T08:00:00Z

We recognised some of Bolton’s most outstanding local volunteers at our annual customer awards ceremony held at the Macron Stadium on Thursday evening.

A blog which sought to shine the spotlight on the lives of Breightmet residents over the course of a year has been named Best City and Neighbourhood blog at the annual Blog North Awards.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-09-15T08:00:00Z
A three-day event to tackle environmental issues on the Eldon Street estate in Tonge Moor is being staged this week.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-08-18T08:00:00ZBolton Council have told us that they’ll be closing the collection point to carry out urgent structural work.

It will close at 5.00pm on Friday, 5 September, 2014 and you will need to find an alternative way to pay your rent or any other charges.

Deborah Mills told us: “I’ve downsized after living in my old house became too much for me. With three of my four children now grown-up and having left home, I was left to pay the bedroom tax on two spare bedrooms. So this is a perfect move. My new home is absolutely lovely and it’s really lifted my spirits.”

Members of a community drama group, which raises awareness of topical issues such as illegal money lending and personal safety, have gained qualifications in recognition of their latest production.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-08-01T08:00:00Z
Drug dealing has a corrosive effect on our communities.It causes a great deal of distress to the many people who deserve a safe environment to live in. That’s why we’ve a zero tolerance policy on drug dealing on our estates.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-07-31T08:00:00Z

Bolton at Home and Bolton Wanderers have grown their partnership to get more people active, healthy and work ready. The move will also see the club’s Macron Stadium North Stand renamed the Bolton at Home Community Stand.

Bolton at Home is now responsible for the removal of fly tipping on our estates and any land we own. We believe that our customers deserve estates and green spaces free from fly tipping and large deposits of rubbish.

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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-06-24T08:00:00Z
Bolton at Home is supporting its staff to volunteer for local charities and community groups through a new initiative.
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http://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.ukhttp://www.boltonathome.org.uk,boltonathome.org.uk2014-06-19T09:00:00Z

A historic former pub in Bolton has undergone a £400k refurbishment as part of an innovative scheme to boost the supply of affordable homes in the borough.